Bioshock Infinite was winning by far but then I played Last of Us. I normally don't even like survival horror and zombies so this came as a surprise. I really don't think any game is going to top Last of Us this year.

The Last of Us, Tomb Raider, and Bioshock Infinite are definitely the top 3 mainstream titles, and I would rank them in that order.

In the indie space, I'll also put Kerbal Space Program at or near the top if it counts in its current state of release, along with Don't Starve and the imminent Papers, Please.

Papers, Please is just blowing me away in its concept and execution. It's such a clever idea, and the "pay attention to more than you could possibly pay attention to" mental challenges it brings tap into an area of the brain not often utilized in games.

On a serious note though, it would have to be Shin Megami Tensei IV, despite it being a remake. I even had to borrow a friend's 3DS to play it, but it's the 2013 game I've enjoyed the most so far. Shadowrun Returns might challenge that.

On a serious note though, it would have to be Shin Megami Tensei IV, despite it being a remake. I even had to borrow a friend's 3DS to play it, but it's the 2013 game I've enjoyed the most so far. Shadowrun Returns might challenge that.

Shin Megami Tensei IV isn't a remake - it's an original game

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"Why did the chicken cross the Mobius strip? To get to the same side." - The Big Bang Theory

I literally just started gaming again this month, so I have no idea since everything I am playing is old.

Up until the first week of July Magic the Gathering was my game of the year. It has been repeatedly crushing sales records, competitive play is at an all time high, and I was a pretty decent competitive player on Magic Online, it easily ate up 3 years of gaming for me. I really enjoyed the cards, the interactions and the people playing. It helped me find more common bonds with my younger brother, and I found a really great community in my hometown. However, like most hobbies it is a huge money sink and a bigger time sink, and after moving for a job to Cleveland I have a lot less of both so I bailed and came back to videogames(not much better time and money wise but there is CAG and my wife can play and watch too)

I am hopeful that Watchdogs will be the game of the year by the end of the year it has that potential.

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"I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind amazing things will happen." - Conan O'Brien

I had no particular interest in MOBAs, but since a Steam friend of mine tossed over an unexpected beta invite, I've gotten pretty well hooked. Almost 120 hours over the last couple months. I'm pretty terrible and almost every game has some noxious jerk ready to scream about it, but it's got a few things in its favor:

1. Most matches last 30-45 minutes, so they slot well into my current gaming time.

2. The power curve in a well-played game is incredibly satisfying, transforming your character from a hobbled weakling into a demigod on the battlefield.

3. I get to play a support character which is my preferred role in multiplayer games.

There are few gaming experiences I've enjoyed more than to have some hotshot DOTA 2 pro *screaming* at me for doggedly following him around...only to sheepishly admit by the end of the match that I've saved his life a dozen times over.

I'd rather have picked Tomb Raider, DmC, or The Last of Us, but since I just haven't been able to get into them, I've got to go with the game I've played most.

If I can vote for an MMO I'd have to say Final Fantasy: A Realm Reborn. I've had the pleasure to play it from the very beginning to its current state and it is by far the greatest MMO I've ever played. Possibly the greatest Final Fantasy I've ever played.

If I can vote for an MMO I'd have to say Final Fantasy: A Realm Reborn. I've had the pleasure to play it from the very beginning to its current state and it is by far the greatest MMO I've ever played. Possibly the greatest Final Fantasy I've ever played.

I know this isn't the thread for this, but do you have to have loved FF before to love it as an MMO? I always found the games too wordy and full of cutscenes to enjoy, but I've been praying for an MMO to step up and fill the gap that WoW did back in the glory years of it's peak. It saddens me to fly around Nazerith now and see it almost completely empty.

but do you have to have loved FF before to love it as an MMO? I always found the games too wordy and full of cutscenes to enjoy, but I've been praying for an MMO to step up and fill the gap that WoW did back in the glory years of it's peak. It saddens me to fly around Nazerith now and see it almost completely empty.

I'd give a tentative no. There aren't many cutscenes, you can ignore the quest text if you'd like (although I think it's very well written and interesting), and it plays pretty much like a standard MMO. It is still a JRPG at heart though, so if that was your issue, you might have issues with it.

I played version 1 on release, and thought it was an utter disaster. Been involved in the beta for this AAR relaunch since phase 2, and can say with confidence that it's now very, very good. Will absolutely be a day 1 purchase for me. Time will tell if it's the best MMO I've ever played, but I can certainly see it being right up there. The overhaul it's received over the last couple years has been remarkable, and they have crafted an incredibly solid game that is a blast to play.

Curious to see if it can survive as a pay-to-play game in a mostly F2P world...that's going to be a tough hill to climb.

but do you have to have loved FF before to love it as an MMO? I always found the games too wordy and full of cutscenes to enjoy, but I've been praying for an MMO to step up and fill the gap that WoW did back in the glory years of it's peak. It saddens me to fly around Nazerith now and see it almost completely empty.

I'd give a tentative no. There aren't many cutscenes, you can ignore the quest text if you'd like (although I think it's very well written and interesting), and it plays pretty much like a standard MMO. It is still a JRPG at heart though, so if that was your issue, you might have issues with it.

I played version 1 on release, and thought it was an utter disaster. Been involved in the beta for this AAR relaunch since phase 2, and can say with confidence that it's now very, very good. Will absolutely be a day 1 purchase for me. Time will tell if it's the best MMO I've ever played, but I can certainly see it being right up there. The overhaul it's received over the last couple years has been remarkable, and they have crafted an incredibly solid game that is a blast to play.

Curious to see if it can survive as a pay-to-play game in a mostly F2P world...that's going to be a tough hill to climb.

I personally hate F2P model of MMO, so I'm very excited that this is pay to play.

but do you have to have loved FF before to love it as an MMO? I always found the games too wordy and full of cutscenes to enjoy, but I've been praying for an MMO to step up and fill the gap that WoW did back in the glory years of it's peak. It saddens me to fly around Nazerith now and see it almost completely empty.

I'd give a tentative no. There aren't many cutscenes, you can ignore the quest text if you'd like (although I think it's very well written and interesting), and it plays pretty much like a standard MMO. It is still a JRPG at heart though, so if that was your issue, you might have issues with it.

I played version 1 on release, and thought it was an utter disaster. Been involved in the beta for this AAR relaunch since phase 2, and can say with confidence that it's now very, very good. Will absolutely be a day 1 purchase for me. Time will tell if it's the best MMO I've ever played, but I can certainly see it being right up there. The overhaul it's received over the last couple years has been remarkable, and they have crafted an incredibly solid game that is a blast to play.

Curious to see if it can survive as a pay-to-play game in a mostly F2P world...that's going to be a tough hill to climb.

I personally hate F2P model of MMO, so I'm very excited that this is pay to play.